To so many in California, Chávez was a passionate, dedicated civil rights leader quite similar

to Gandhi who followed many of Gandhi’s methods of non violent civil disobedience,

to achieve his monumental goals for the poor farm workers suffering in silence.

In the end, he did achieve his goals, but it was a very long, hard struggle.

Here is a link to the Petition, if you believe that this man, should be considered just as important in this country’s history as Columbus and all the others who already have a National Holiday to Honor their existence, then please do sign it.